3P APEA EXAM WITH 100%
CORRECT ANSWERS NEW
VERSION 2026/2027
Difference between varicose vein and arteriosclerosis correct
answer Is the affected vessel
Arteriosclerosis affects arteries whereas varicose veins affects
veins
A patient has poorly controlled hypertension for more than 10
years. Indicate the most likely position of his point of maximal
impulse (PMI) correct answer 5th ICS, left of MCL
A 43 year old Hispanic male has an audible diastolic murmur best
heard in the mitral listening point. There is no audible click. His
status has been monitored for the past two years. This murmur is
probably correct answer mitral stenosis
A patient who has diabetes presents with pain in his lower legs
when he walks and pain resolution with rest. When specifically
asked about his pain in his lower leg, he likely will report pain
correct answer in the calf muscle
A patient with hypertension describes a previous allergic reaction
to a sulfa antibiotic as "sloughing of skin" and hospitalization.
Which medication is contraindicated in this patient? correct
answer hydrochlorothiazide
, A 75 year old patient who has aortic stenosis wants to know what
symptoms indicate worsening of his stenosis. the NP replies:
correct answer shortness of breath and syncope
A 74 year old patient has PAD. Which item listed below is an
important nonmodifiable risk factor for PAD? correct answer
diabetes
Benazepril should be d/c immediately if correct answer
pregnancy occurs
aortic regurgitation characteristics correct answer long
asymptomatic period follow by exercise intolerance, then dyspnea
at rest
DVT classic symptoms correct answer swelling, pain, and
discoloration of lower extremity
Characteristic of ACE-induced cough is that? correct answer
usually begins two weeks of starting therapy
Valve most commonly involved in chronic rheumatic heart
disease correct answer mitral
Medication that can exacerbate HF correct answer naproxen
Patient taking ACE inhibitors should avoid? correct answer
potassium supplements
CORRECT ANSWERS NEW
VERSION 2026/2027
Difference between varicose vein and arteriosclerosis correct
answer Is the affected vessel
Arteriosclerosis affects arteries whereas varicose veins affects
veins
A patient has poorly controlled hypertension for more than 10
years. Indicate the most likely position of his point of maximal
impulse (PMI) correct answer 5th ICS, left of MCL
A 43 year old Hispanic male has an audible diastolic murmur best
heard in the mitral listening point. There is no audible click. His
status has been monitored for the past two years. This murmur is
probably correct answer mitral stenosis
A patient who has diabetes presents with pain in his lower legs
when he walks and pain resolution with rest. When specifically
asked about his pain in his lower leg, he likely will report pain
correct answer in the calf muscle
A patient with hypertension describes a previous allergic reaction
to a sulfa antibiotic as "sloughing of skin" and hospitalization.
Which medication is contraindicated in this patient? correct
answer hydrochlorothiazide
, A 75 year old patient who has aortic stenosis wants to know what
symptoms indicate worsening of his stenosis. the NP replies:
correct answer shortness of breath and syncope
A 74 year old patient has PAD. Which item listed below is an
important nonmodifiable risk factor for PAD? correct answer
diabetes
Benazepril should be d/c immediately if correct answer
pregnancy occurs
aortic regurgitation characteristics correct answer long
asymptomatic period follow by exercise intolerance, then dyspnea
at rest
DVT classic symptoms correct answer swelling, pain, and
discoloration of lower extremity
Characteristic of ACE-induced cough is that? correct answer
usually begins two weeks of starting therapy
Valve most commonly involved in chronic rheumatic heart
disease correct answer mitral
Medication that can exacerbate HF correct answer naproxen
Patient taking ACE inhibitors should avoid? correct answer
potassium supplements
